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SoWashCo Community Education
WELCOME
SoWashCo Community Education is proud to serve our community by providing lifelong learning for all. Whether you're ready to learn a new skill, prepare your child for early learning or want to share your knowledge with the community, we're here for you. We serve all or parts of the communities of Afton, Cottage Grove, Newport, St. Paul Park, Woodbury, as well as, Denmark and Grey Cloud Island Townships. We are committed to collaboration, continuous improvement, equity, integrity and relationships.
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Community Education News
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Yesterday, Great Rivers Adult Education Consortium celebrated students who earned their GED or completed their high school diploma. Congratulations to the 30 students who graduated from the program this year!
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Summer Online Academic Resource (SOAR), Grade 1-6
Keep your child learning this summer with SOAR!
SOAR is a 9-week online program for SoWashCo students entering grades 1–6. It includes self-paced reading and math lessons that help kids get ready for the next school year.
Students use the same platforms they know from school — SeeSaw (elementary) and Schoology (middle school). Each week, new lessons are added with fun ways to practice, explore, and stay challenged.
Help prevent summer learning loss and give your child a head start with SOAR!
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Learn about the latest Featured Classes and Activities from Community Education.
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Learn about upcoming Youth Enrichment and Athletic opportunities in Community Education.
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Learn about upcoming Adult activities and classes in Community Education.
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Learn about the latest job opportunities in Community Education.
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Learn about diverse cultures through stories, common phrases, dance, crafts and more! Open to families with children entering grades K-5.
- Time: 10-11 a.m.
- Dates: June 18 and 27, July 16 and 25, and Aug. 1 and 6
- Location: District Program Center
8400 E Point Douglas Rd. S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016
Register online, call 651-425-6634 or text 612-212-6077.
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Grades 2-11
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Camp Invention - Discover
Grade 1-5
Get in on this summer favorite! Explore science, engineering and innovation! Build a DIY claw machine, create optical illusions, discover AI and launch penguins. Campers collaborate, invent and develop problem-solving skills through fun, hands-on activities.
- 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Monday-Friday, June 9-13, Lake Middle School
- 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Monday-Friday, June 23-27, Cottage Grove Middle School
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AVID and Kids Club students are finishing the final phase of a yearlong service learning project supported by an Innovation in Service Learning Grant from the Minnesota Department of Education.
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There is no school for students in grades K-12 on April 18 and 21. Sign up for non-school day activities at bit.ly/SWnsd
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